Naxos Holidays
Naxos apartments, cottages, hotels, studios, villas and village houses
Island
Why Holiday in Naxos?
Naxos is considered one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Cyclades. It is relatively easy to reach, with ferries from either Athens or Santorini, or via connecting flight from Athens. The main draw is the long, sandy beaches for which the island is famous and the crystal clear waters that are ideal for swimming. However, beyond the well-known lie impressive mountainous landscapes, a beautiful Venetian capital, villages crammed with traditional white painted houses and pretty fishing harbours.
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Resorts
Agios Georgios
More infoJust 600m from Naxos Town, Agios Georgios is rightly famous for it's rolling sandy beach that just seems to go on and on.
Agios Prokopios
More infoSouth of Naxos Town lies Agios Prokopios, which boasts a large, wide beach. The only paved road in the village is the main street, which provides an indication of the lack of development over the years.
Mikri Vigla
More infoA small village some 18km south of Naxos Town, this relaxed area is the place to come and experience the laid-back nature of Naxos and her people.
Naxos Town
More infoFew island arrivals are as impressive as that on Naxos, into a causeway-linked islet at the edge of town, visitors gaze up at the whitewashed buildings of Naxos Town (Chora) framed by skyline arch of the ruined temple.
Stilida
More infoStilida beach, to the west of Naxos Town, is popular with bathers and beach types, and has a rather good taverna.
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Holidays To Naxos
How To Get There
There are regular ferry services that depart from Santorini (Thira), Athens (Piraeus or Rafina) and Mykonos.
There are 4-5 ferries per day to Naxos, with the last ferry from Santorini sails at 16.00 (daily, except on a thursday when there is a 17.25 crossing). The crossing takes just under 2 hours. Getting from Santorini Airport to the port will take approximately 30 minutes and be less than 20 Euros in a taxi. For this reason, flights into Santorini should arrive by 14.00 unless you want to spend a night on the island and catch a ferry the next morning.
Flights into Athens provide the choice to sail from Piraeus or Rafine (which is closer to the new airport). Crossing times by ferry are between 6 and 8 hours, but the Flying Cat from Rafina cuts this time to just under 4 hours (although the daily service departs at 7.30, so most likely requiring an overnight stay in Athens).
Alternatively, there are flights via Athens to Naxos, connecting with Olympic.
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The Insider
Kastro - Castles Of The Dukes
The Kastro of Naxos was built soon after 1207 around the ancient city acropolis overlooking the harbour in Naxos Town (Chora). It is reasonably well preserved and is well worth a half day trip to wander round, visiting the walls, towers and central keep.
Naxos Live Music
There is plenty of live music in Naxos Island. Once or twice a week, there are live music events in the Venetian Castle. Listening to the perfomers while the sun sets behind is a wonderful experience. Announcement are posted on message boards in Naxos Town.
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